Written answer by Ministry of National Development on Construction of Permanent Staircase at Hougang Rivercourt

Question No: 1462
Question by: Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) when will HDB construct the staircase linking Block 377B Hougang Rivercourt to the HDB carpark next to Blocks 6 and 7 Hougang Avenue 3 to replace the temporary metal staircase installed by HDB around four to five years ago; and (b) whether the construction can be expedited in the interest of resident safety and amenity.

Answer:

Following the completion of Hougang Rivercourt, HDB installed a temporary metal staircase at Block 377B to connect residents from Hougang Rivercourt to the bus stop along Tampines Road. This metal staircase is currently in use. Construction of a permanent staircase will commence by end March 2026 and is targeted for completion by end July 2026.